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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,805.60, 970,995.60 and 226,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,805.60, 970,995.60 and 226,864.80 is: 340,047.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,805.60 : 970,995.60 = 226,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,805.60/970,995.60 = 226,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,805.60x = 970,995.60 × 226,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,805.60x = 220,284,722,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,284,722,594.88/647,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,047.57

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